achromasia

/ækroʊˌmæˈziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A loss of pigment or coloration in hair or other tissues, often as a symptom of disease or injury.

“The doctor noticed a case of achromasia in the patient’s skin after the accident.”

Synonyms

  • depigmentation
  • hypopigmentation

Antonyms

  • hyperpigmentation
  • melanosis